Dental Clinic Manager

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 88,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at MCPHS is expanding its Manchester, NH campus and seeking a dental clinic manager to oversee daily clinic operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant services. The role coordinates supplies, equipment, sterilization, and regulatory records while supporting faculty, students, and clinic activities.

Responsibilities include managing inventories, coordinating with Deans and vendors, preparing maintenance and repair schedules, and ensuring emergency

Qualifications

• Two to five years’ experience in a dental setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the dental hygiene clinic to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant clinical services.
• Manage supplies, equipment, sterilization and infection control processes, regulatory documentation, student resources, and emergency preparedness.

Job description

Location(s)

Manchester , New Hampshire , United States

Job Description

The Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene (FSDH) is excited to announce the potential expansion to its MCPHS campus in Manchester, NH on July 1, 2027. The Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene seeks a dental clinic manager to overseethe daily operations of the dental hygiene clinic, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant clinical services. The role manages supplies, equipment, sterilization and infection control processes, regulatory documentation, student clinical resources, and emergency preparedness while supporting faculty, students, and clinic operations. This position is contingent upon the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) approval of the proposed program expansion. A decision on approval from CODA for this expansion is anticipated in March of 2027.

• Orders, receives, andmaintainsall clinical and laboratory supplies with approval from the Dean, taking advantage of vendor promotions and ensuring supplies are stored safely and organized efficiently.
• Monitorsandmaintainssupply inventories andpreparesannual inventory reports documenting supply usage.
• Maintainsan up-to-date Excel spreadsheet of all purchase orders organized by budget code.
• Reviewspacking slips for accuracy,maintainsinvoice records, and submitsinvoices for payment approval.
• Overseesordering and distribution of student instrument kits.
• Coordinatesmeetings with the Dean, Associate Deans, Clinic Coordinators, and vendorsregardingthe selection of instruments, materials, and supplies for student kits.
• CoordinatestheADEXlicensure examination process for graduating students.
• Managesequipment repairs, service requests, inspections, warranties, and replacement schedules.
• Schedulesand overseespreventative maintenance for all clinical units and equipment.
• Workscloselywith MCPHS Facilities tosubmitand monitor work orders and ensuretimelyresolution of clinic-related issues.
• Respondspromptly to dailyequipmentmalfunctions and operational concerns within the clinic.
• Conductsproper sterilization protocols andmonitoring, includingdocumentation ofbiologicalmonitoring ofsterilizers,andmaintainsall associated records and logs.
• Maintainsall clinic logs required by the Department of Public Health (DPH), University policies, and accreditation standards.
• MaintainsSafety Data Sheets (SDS)documentation and ensurescompliance with safety regulations.
• Monitorsand enforcesinfection control procedures throughout the clinic.
• Preparesclinic supplies and materials for faculty and student useprior toand duringclinical sessions.
• Trainsfaculty and students on proper equipment operation, sterilization procedures, infection control protocols, and clinic safety practices.
• Disinfectsand sterilizesstudent instrument cassettes and handpieces followingand duringclinical sessions.
• Evaluatesstudents’participation inclinicalaiderotations.
• Works with studentsand faculty providing operational support as needed.
• Hires, trains,schedules, and superviseswork-study students.
• Maintainsemergency carts, including supplies, oxygen, medications, and related documentation.
• Coordinatesmedical emergency reviews, drills, and preparedness activities with Clinic Coordinators and faculty.
• Understandsand implementsemergency response protocols andassistsduringdrills and actual emergency situations.
• Distributes, collects, andcoordinatesprocessing of radiation monitoring badges in collaboration with the Environmental Waste Officer.
• Arrangesfor proper handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous and regulated waste.
• Providesfront desk coverage and operational support as needed.
• Assistswithcommunity outreach programs and ensuresappropriate suppliesand materials are available for outreach activities.
• Collaborateswith faculty, staff, vendors, and administrators to ensure the efficient, safe, compliant, and effective operation of all clinical and laboratory activities.
• Assistswith the setup and preparation of the clinic hosting the ADEXclinical examination.
• Meetswith sales representatives andmaintainsprofessional relationships.
• Attendsprogram meetings asrequired.
• Assistswith printing, proctoring tests, and runningGradescoperesults for faculty.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required:

• Two to five years’ experience in a dental setting.
• Dental assistant preferred.
• Certification in CPR Healthcare Provider.
• Training in infection-control protocols and OSHA compliance.
• Experience working in a dental /medical office or clinic.
• Familiarity using dental office computer software programs.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, sitting, manual dexterity, ability to move between offices and floors of buildings,
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform well under pressure.
• Ability to be physically in attendance at designated worksite during scheduled work hours and to work some evenings and weekends.
• Normal range of vision and hearing (with or without correction).
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Stipend

N/A

About Us

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.

Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world's top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe.

MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston's Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH.

Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation.

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include a substantial contribution toward the cost of medical, vision, and dental insurance, generous time off, retirement and pension plans, and flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance for our employees while supporting the MCPHS strategic plan .

MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay. The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$88,300.00 - $98,900.00 / year

Pay Transparency

The pay range associated with this posting reflects the amount the University reasonably expects to pay for this role at this time. Salary offers are determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications as well as internal equity, market data, and pay in comparison to similarly situated employees doing comparable work.